Camilla Mowbray

Some people can get abs fairly easily. Others have to push their body incredibly hard to get there.

That doesn’t automatically make one person more disciplined than the other.

We all store body fat differently. For some people, the stomach is one of the first places to lean out. For others, it’s the last. Same with legs, hips, glutes, lower stomach, everyone’s pattern is different.

I can personally hold visible abs year round, even at slightly higher body fat levels, but that doesn’t mean I don’t work for them. I walk a lot, train hard, do my cardio, eat high protein, keep my food quality high, and stay very consistent. I probably do more than most people would realistically want to sustain long term.

And when I get super lean, I absolutely notice the trade offs more. I become far more food focused, hunger goes up, recovery gets harder, and it takes much more effort to maintain. I just personally haven’t experienced things like losing my period, whereas another woman might experience hormonal issues, low energy, poor recovery, or lose her cycle at a much higher body fat level than me.

Bodies respond differently.

The leaner you get, the more the body tends to adapt to protect itself. Hunger usually increases, energy can dip, training performance can suffer, and your body often starts pushing back harder.

This is why comparing physiques without understanding the biology behind them is pointless.

Visible abs are not automatically a sign of health, and struggling to get lean in certain areas does not mean you’re lazy, weak, or “doing it wrong.”

Some people naturally hold fat in stubborn areas more than others. Genetics, hormones, stress, sleep, muscle mass, and dieting history can all influence how lean you can comfortably get and maintain.

You can be healthy without abs.
You can have abs and not be healthy.
And two people at the same body fat percentage can look completely different.

Want help with your training, nutrition? Come train with me. Online coaching and PT available contact me via link in bio or send me a DM.

A simple way to portion your food without overthinking it.

One palm of protein is roughly 22 to 25 grams. Most people should be aiming for around 20 to 30 grams of protein per meal.

For most, that works out to one to two palm-sized portions of protein per meal. The larger you are, the more you will need.

Carbohydrates can be measured as a cupped handful, fats as a thumb, and vegetables you can be more liberal with.

Simple, practical, and easy to follow without weighing everything.

If you want help with your nutrition, learning how to track properly, or understanding your macros, you can contact me via the link in my bio or send me a message.

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Motivation is fleeting.

If we only did things when we felt like it, most things in life would never get done.

I was speaking with a client today who’s struggling to get in for an extra workout each week. Not because she doesn’t care, but because she’s tired, she works long days, and by the time the session comes around she just isn’t motivated.

So instead of making the goal doing the perfect workout, we changed the goal completely.

The goal is simply walking through the door.

Even if it’s one set.
Even if it’s ten minutes.
Even if the session isn’t perfect.

Because right now the focus isn’t perfection, it’s building the habit.

When people feel overwhelmed, they often think they have to do everything perfectly to move forward. But progress usually starts with something much smaller… just taking the first step.

Once you remove the pressure and simply show up, the habit starts to form. And when the habit is there, everything else becomes easier. You stay longer, you do more, you push harder.

But it starts with the first step.

Sometimes the real win isn’t the workout.

It’s just turning up and proving to yourself that you can do hard things.

And if you’re someone who knows you need a bit of structure, accountability, or guidance to get started and build those habits, send me a DM or enquire via the link in my bio.